Martin County, Texas tornadoes

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37confirmed tornadoes since NOAA records began in 1950 (the first here in 1957). Most recent: May 26, 2014, EF0. 2026 so far: 0 preliminary reports preliminary

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Every tornado path in the county

Tornado paths, 1950 to 2025
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The record

At a glance

Total371950 to 2025
Per year0.5average since 1950
Peak monthMay17 of 37
StrongestF3May 24, 1957
Deaths0whole paths, see note
Injuries2whole paths, see note

Deaths and injuries are NOAA's totals for each tornado's whole path, which can extend beyond Martin County.

Seasons

When tornadoes hit here

By month

170 Jan: 0Feb: 0Mar: 0Apr: 2May: 17Jun: 12Jul: 0Aug: 1Sep: 2Oct: 3Nov: 0Dec: 0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

May is the peak month, with 17 of 37 tornadoes.

By time of day

50 12 AM: 1: 3: 03 AM: 0: 0: 06 AM: 0: 0: 09 AM: 0: 1: 312 PM: 0: 2: 33 PM: 1: 3: 46 PM: 3: 5: 49 PM: 3: 1: 012 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Most often around 7:00 PM. Times as recorded by NOAA, mostly Central Standard Time.

By year, 1950 to 2025

40 1950: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 2: 0: 01960: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 11970: 1: 0: 1: 0: 1: 0: 0: 1: 0: 21980: 0: 1: 1: 1: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 31990: 0: 4: 4: 0: 1: 1: 0: 0: 0: 12000: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 3: 0: 0: 22010: 0: 0: 0: 0: 1: 0: 0: 0: 0: 02020: 0: 0: 0: 0: 0: 019501960197019801990200020102020

The line is the five-year average. Tornadoes before about 1953 were under-reported, and better radar since the 1990s finds more weak ones.

By rating

EF0
23
EF1
8
EF2
5
EF3
1

Ratings before February 2007 use the original F scale; the numbers line up with today's EF scale. Unknown means NOAA could not assign a rating.

The record

Notable tornadoes

Strongest

F3, May 24, 1957

1.5 mile path Longest path

29.3 miles, F1

June 17, 1972, whole path Widest

300 yards, EF1

April 16, 2009
Every tornado

All 37 tornadoes, newest first

DateRatingPath lengthWidthDeathsInjuries
May 26, 2014EF00.6 mi200 yd00
Apr 16, 2009EF17.42 mi200 yd00
Apr 16, 2009EF17.59 mi300 yd00
May 5, 2006F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 5, 2006F01 mi50 yd00
May 5, 2006F26.1 mi250 yd00
Sep 8, 2003F00.2 mi100 yd00
May 1, 1999F00.1 mi80 yd00
May 5, 1995F11 mi50 yd00
May 25, 1994F00.2 mi50 yd00
Jun 13, 1992F00.4 mi30 yd00
Jun 11, 1992F00.4 mi40 yd00
Jun 11, 1992F00.3 mi30 yd00
Jun 11, 1992F00.5 mi40 yd00
Oct 27, 1991F00.3 mi20 yd00
Oct 27, 1991F21 mi200 yd00
Oct 27, 1991F00.5 mi50 yd00
May 7, 1991F23.5 mi120 yd00
Jun 4, 1989F03 mi100 yd00
Jun 4, 1989F14 mi140 yd00
Jun 4, 1989F18.5 mi200 yd00
Jun 18, 1986F017 mi60 yd00
Jun 18, 1986F00.2 mi30 yd00
Jun 18, 1986F00.2 mi30 yd00
May 19, 1983F00.3 mi50 yd00
Cities

Cities in Martin County

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Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center severe weather database, 1950 to 2025, and SPC preliminary reports for 2026. Page built October 13, 2026.